Amaka Agugua-Hamilton no longer coach at Virginia

Field Level Media|published: Sun 5th April, 11:48 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton calls out instructions during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Virginia parted ways with Amaka Agugua-Hamilton as its head women's basketball coach after four seasons.

The university announced the news Saturday about Agugua-Hamilton, who helped the Cavaliers become the initial First Four team to advance to the Sweet 16 of the Women's NCAA Tournament after defeating seventh-seeded Georgia 82-73 in overtime in the first round, then upsetting second-seeded Iowa 83-75 in double overtime in the second round.

Virginia's season came to an end after dropping a 79-69 decision to third-seeded TCU on March 28.

The Cavaliers, who finished 20-12 this season, posted a 70-58 record with a 29-42 mark in ACC play under Agugua-Hamilton.

The university issued a brief statement on Saturday, saying only that she will not return to the role and that a national search will begin immediately.

--Field Level Media

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